Versatile Physical Therapist - Inpatient & Outpatient Care

Kaiser Permanente; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

KAISER seeks a Per Diem Physical Therapist to support inpatient and outpatient services in Riverside, California. You will assess patients, develop plans of care, apply modalities, and supervise treatment progression with the care team.

Responsibilities include accurate documentation, discharge planning, and patient education, while adhering to Kaiser policies and state regulations. Flexible scheduling and diverse clinical opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited PT program with a Bachelors, Masters, or Doctorate in Physical Therapy.
• Physical Therapist License (California) required at hire OR Physical Therapist License - Applicant (California) required at hire
• Physical Therapist License (California) within 4 months of hire
• National Provider Identifier required at hire
• Basic Life Support required at hire from American Heart Association

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patients and interprets examination findings to determine dysfunction.
• Establishes plan of care to achieve goals.
• Administers or prescribes modalities and other physical agents.
• Administers or prescribes exercise programs/development of patient care programs.
• Demonstrates professional competence and clinical reasoning in assessing patients.
• Routinely takes precautions relative to patient condition and treatment.
• Regularly reassesses clinical signs and symptoms to determine effectiveness of treatment.
• Implements the treatment program through direct treatment of the patient.
• Coordinates the treatment plan and participates in discharge planning with other health care personnel.
• May participate in rounds and case management conferences.
• Provides advice and education to patient and family.
• Discharges patients when therapy is no longer necessary and appropriate.
• Upholds Kaiser Permanente policies and procedures.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Documentation

Patient education

Education

Physical Therapy degree (Bachelors, Masters, or Doctorate)

Job description

KAISER seeks a Per Diem Physical Therapist to support inpatient and outpatient services in Riverside, California. You will assess patients, develop plans of care, apply modalities, and supervise treatment progression with the care team.

Responsibilities include accurate documentation, discharge planning, and patient education, while adhering to Kaiser policies and state regulations. Flexible scheduling and diverse clinical opportunities are available.